TV channels & antenna towers in Burbank, Illinois

Burbank has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTW, 12 miles to the NE.

Open Burbank in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

29,128population

Network channels in Burbank

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	12 mi	36° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	12 mi	36° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	14 mi	35° NE	Strong	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	14 mi	35° NE	Weak	Chicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Burbank

Burbank is a town of about 29,100 people in Illinois. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther out. Ten of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Burbank

Point your antenna NE, at about 36°. The main network towers for Burbank sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles northeast of Burbank (36° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Burbank at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Burbank, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Burbank

The farthest main network tower for Burbank is WBBM-TV (CBS), 12 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WTTW is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Burbank

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTTWFull power	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	12 mi	36° NE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	12 mi	36° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	12 mi	36° NE	Good	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	12 mi	36° NE	Strong	Aurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	13 mi	38° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	13 mi	36° NE	Fair	Oakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Plano, IL
WODN-LDLow power	31 mi	104° ESE	Weak	Portage, IN
WYINFull power	33 mi	143° SE	Good	Gary, IN
WAUR-LDLow power	41 mi	264° W	Poor	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	41 mi	264° W	Poor	Earlville, IL
WAAA-LDLow power	42 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Valparaiso, IN

How Burbank compares with the rest of Illinois

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Burbank ranks 70th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Cicero, 7.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Burbank: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 36° NE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 12 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 28 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Burbank, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Burbank. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Burbank, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Burbank. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Burbank, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Burbank. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Burbank, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Burbank. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Burbank, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Burbank. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Burbank?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Burbank; around 28 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Burbank?

Point your antenna NE, at about 36°. The main network towers for Burbank sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Burbank?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Burbank?

WTTW is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Burbank?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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